Emma Lavelle

Emma Lavelle is a travel, nature and lifestyle writer and photographer living in the English countryside. Emma has written for the likes of Stylist, Loupe, and Hôtel Weekend, and shares her slow travel musings via her Substack newsletter Postcards from Wherever.

Why you should go Greek island-hopping, all by yourself

Whether you’re planning your first ever go-it-alone adventure, or you’re a seasoned solo traveller, Greece’s Cyclades are perfectly suited for anyone flying solo. With hundreds of islands and islets to

16 January 2025

Costa Rica

Can slow travel improve your health?

Slowing down the way you travel can have benefits for both your physical and mental health – giving you even more excuses to book your next trip Did you know

23 January 2024

Ksar Char Bagh

8 new year’s resolutions for seasoned travellers

Focus this year’s resolutions around how, where and when you travel to get the most out of your holidays The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to

2 January 2024

Slow Travel

5 European destinations for slow travel

The perfect places for unwinding and enjoying a slower pace of travel – whether you prefer city, coast or countryside. Slowing down the way that you see the world not

15 December 2023

Bath

How to spend a cosy long weekend in Bath

Bath is enchanting all year round, but the autumn months are the best to explore the city thanks to its abundance of russet-hued trees, cosy eateries and the thermal mineral

30 November 2023

Storfjord, Norway

What is the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv & how can you incorporate it into your travels?

Translating as ‘free air life’, friluftsliv is more about having an intrinsic relationship with nature and spending as much time as possible outdoors. Ask a Norwegian their thoughts on spending time outdoors

14 November 2023

Wild swimming

Why wild swimming is the perfect slow travel experience, all year round

Wild swimming is the perfect form of escapism, with proven benefits for both your physical and mental health Every summer, more people get into wild swimming, braving lakes, tarns, rivers,

19 October 2023